Black Stars coach CK Akonnor hold talks with Andre and Jordan Ayew in UK

Ghana coach Charles Akonnor has held discussions with skipper Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew in the United Kingdom as part of his plans for the national team. 

Akonnor was named head coach of the Black Stars last month as a replacement for Kwesi Appiah whose contract expired at the end of 2019.

The former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko trainer is on a European tour to hold discussions with current players and potential new additions to the Black Stars, having assumed duty as new head coach last month.

He met with the Ayew brothers this weekend to discuss plans concerning the national team ahead of the next Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

“It is an honour for the coach to visit,” Ayew said after the meeting.

“He has been there before as a captain and understands the situation of wanting to do well for not only us but for all Ghanaians.

“We have had a great meeting.

“We have a double header coming up and it is good that we win and secure qualification in our quest to bring back the Africa Cup.”

Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu, injured Leicester City man Daniel Amartey, Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp and Reading defender Andy Yiadom are other Black Stars players in England who could be benefiting from Akonnor’s visit.

And also, Tariq Lamptey, who completed a move from Chelsea to Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday, could also be in line for a talk with the coach about his international future.

ghanasoccernet.com